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Random Phase Crossing Triac Drivers: Applications

This document thoroughly discusses about random phase crossing triac drivers and their most common applications. It will start off with a basic electrical description of triac drivers. Following then ...
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IXYS Expands its New High Performance DT-Triac™ Technology Platform with 1600V/1800V Discretes and Modules Products

LEIDEN, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), a leader in power semiconductors and integrated circuit technologies for energy efficient products used in power conversion, ...
Electronic Design

Enhance Triac Reliability Through Thermal Design

Triacs are used to control ac mains loads in home appliances, and commercial and industrial equipment. In the majority of applications, the triac will dissipate sufficient power to make thermal ...
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New Power Factor Corrected LED Driver from ON Semiconductor Supports TRIAC Dimming for Residential and Commercial Lighting Applications

APPLIED POWER ELECTRONICS CONFERENCE (APEC), PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Booth # 315 – Feb. 22, 2010 – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) a premier supplier of high performance, energy efficient silicon ...
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Solid-State Triac Devices Replace Mechanical Relays In Power Switching Applications

Mechanical relays, contactors, and switches control the flow of electricity by the mechanical action of two conducting elements. The physical contact of two conducting elements creates a path for ...